Lawsuit alleges Kings discriminated against athletic trainer over pregnancy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:54 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
A lawsuit filed by an athletic trainer against the Sacramento Kings alleges that team officials created a hostile work environment after she announced her pregnancy. The suit claims senior director Jaspreet Randhawa made derogatory remarks, creating a culture where commitment was equated with constant work. It specifies that the team prevented her from attending road games during her second trimester and demoted her to a position that allowed remote work, despite being told the change would be temporary. The lawsuit raises serious workplace discrimination allegations against the NBA franchise.
- •Lee claims she was told 'You're f---ed' by Randhawa when announcing her pregnancy.
- •The lawsuit alleges changes to her role were discriminatory and temporary.
- •Kings officials allegedly communicated that commitment required non-stop work.
- 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — The suit alleges the team stopped her from working …
"The suit alleges the team stopped her from working …
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